NAME PROFILE
Fannie
Fannie is a name of English and Hebrew origin, meaning 'free' or 'from France'. It carries a sense of independence and spirit, often evoking images of kindness and resilience.
Key Stats
| Total births | 85,949 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
PA — 27%OH — 26%NY — 18%TX — 15%MS — 15%
Notable People
Fannie Lou Hamer (Civil rights activist) · Fannie Flagg (Author and actress, *Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe*) · Fannie Mae (Government-sponsored enterprise in the U.S.) · Fannie Hurst (Author, known for *Back Street*) · Fannie Brice (Comedian and actress, known for *The Ziegfeld Follies*)
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